Author Tamora Pierce appears at Tattered Cover Bookstore for a signing of her new novel Tempests and Slaughter on Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 PM.

Arram Draper is on the path to becoming one of the realm’s most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness–and for attracting trouble. At his side are his two best friends: Varice, a clever girl with an often-overlooked talent, and Ozorne, the “leftover prince” with secret ambitions. Together, these three friends forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets closer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram’s heart, Arram realizes that one day –soon–he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie.

In the Numair Chronicles, readers will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalin came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable fantasy adventure where a kingdom’s future rests on the shoulders of a talented young man with a knack for making vicious enemies.

Christie Golden is the award-winning author of more than thirty fantasy, science fiction, and horror novels, including the Ravenloft novel Vampire of the Mists, more than a dozen Star Trek novels, and the Warcraft novel Lord of the Clans. Golden will read from and sign her new book Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Ascension.

Former game designer and editor Troy Denning is the New York Times bestselling author of many Star Wars books—as well as Pages of Pain, Beyond the High Road, The Summoning, and many other novels. Denning will discuss and sign his new book Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse.